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Redwood Parks Conservancy

EIN 68-0084901 · Crescent City, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, ENJOYMENT AND STEWARDSHIP BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR PARTNER AGENCIES - THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE,CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS, THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE, AND THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WHO ARE ENTRUSTED WITH THE CARE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PUBLIC LANDS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
45
Volunteers
947
Highest pay
$79,834, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $404,185 spent. REDWOOD PARKS CONSERVANCY STAFF, FULL TIME AND PART TIME, SUPPLEMENTED PARK STAFF IN STATE AND NATINOAL PARK VISITOR CENTERS. IN ALL, CONSERVANCY STAFF SPENT OVER 12,000 HOURS SERVING VISITORS TO CALIFORNIA'S REDWOOD COAST IN 2024. IN ADDITION, THE CONSERVANCY FUNDED GIS INTERNS AS WELL.
  2. $42,679 spent. DDS SOCIAL RECREATION GRANT. RPC PROVIDES THE EXPERIENCE NATURE PROJECT IN HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE COUNTIES WHICH WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION CONTENT TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) IN HUMBOLDT AND DEL NORTE COUNTIES IN ORDER TO SUPPLEMENT THE GREATER OUTDOOR ACCESS LEARNING (GOAL) PROGRAM, PARTICIPATION WITH HUMBOLDT COUNTY'S FOREST FOR ALL PROGRAM, JUNIOR LIFE GUARDS, AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT THE WOLF CREEK EDUCATION CENTER. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE PARK ACCESS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES, AND TRANSPORTATION TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. RPC PROVIDES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIRECTLY TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUTDOOR CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES BY UTILIZING THE TWO OUTDOOR SCHOOLS, ALL REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS IN THE AREA, AND COUNTY PARKS. RPC PROVIDES STAFF WHO ARE MULTI-LINGUAL AND WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO SERVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH A VARIETY OF NEEDS. RPC OFFERS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS MATERIAL AND INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO GUIDE THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. RPC ENSURED THAT THE TRAINING INCLUDES I/DD-SPECIFIC COURSES FOR FAMILIES, ORGANIZATION STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. RPC PROVIDES MULTIPLE SUPPORT METHODS INCLUDING VIDEOS, COLORING BOOKS, AND INTERACTIVE LESSONS. CONTRACTOR WILL ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND PARTICIPANTS IN EXPERIENCE NATURE TO FORM CONNECTIONS DURING THE INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES, WITH THE GOAL OF FORMING LASTING FRIENDSHIP CONNECTIONS THAT WILL ENDURE BEYOND THE PROJECT'S ACTIVITIES.
  3. $21,722 spent. BAILEY WILDLIFE FOUNDATION GRANT. REDWOOD PARKS CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND MANAGING A ROBUST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO MEET THE GROWING STEWARDSHIP NEEDS OF REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS. WITH A GOAL OF ENGAGING 300 VOLUNTEERS WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE OVER 5,000 HOURS OF SERVICE THIS YEAR, RPC IS EXPANDING ITS EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THESE WORLD-RENOWNED FORESTS. VOLUNTEERS WILL PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES, ENSURING THAT THE PARKS REMAIN ACCESSIBLE, SAFE, AND PRISTINE FOR ALL VISITORS.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ADDITIONAL STAFF SUPPORT FOR IMPORTANT PARK PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AT PRAIRIE CREEK REDWOODS STATE PARK, TRAIL MAINTENANCE IN THE SMITH RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, AND PURCHASING SUPPLIES FOR VISITOR CENTERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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